Muriatic acid fumes at Tollgate subdivision pool prompt firefighter, hazardous materials team response

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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Muriatic acid fumes from a chemical storage closet on Tuesday brought Sisters-Camp Sherman firefighters and a Salem hazardous materials team to the Tollgate subdivision's pool facility, officials said. No injuries were reported.

At 4:19 p.m., the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District was notified of a hazardous materials incident at the Tollgate subdivision pool facility, Shift Commander Pat Burke said in a news release Wednesday.

Maintenance personnel from the Tollgate Homeowners Association reported that muriatic acid was ”fuming” from the vents of the facility’s chemical storage closet.

Fire and EMS crews responded promptly and confirmed the presence of a hazardous materials spill. A safety perimeter was quickly established to contain the incident and protect nearby residents and property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

To support the containment efforts, Hazmat Team 13 from Salem Fire Department was dispatched to the scene. The spill was successfully mitigated, and fire crews were cleared from the scene at 10:18 p.m.

Agencies assisting in the response included the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District, Black Butte Rural Fire Protection District, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District reminds all residents and visitors in Sisters Country to report spills immediately. If a spill occurs and you are unsure how to handle it, evacuate the area and call 911. First responders are trained to safely contain and hazardous materials.

If you have questions about chemical safety or emergency preparedness, please contact the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District at 541-549-0771.